Everybody at Manchester United is saddened by the news of Jimmy Armfield’s death and club ambassador Sir Bobby Charlton has written the following statement…
“I am deeply saddened by the death of Jimmy Armfield.
"As an opponent, team-mate and friend he was, without doubt, one of the most honest and genuine gentlemen I had the good fortune to meet.
"I first got to know Jimmy during our respective national service, when we played in the same army sides. Little did I know then our paths would cross so often and it is still a privilege to think I played for Manchester United in Jimmy’s final match for Blackpool in 1971.